Merino strike proves the difference as strikerless Arsenal sink Chelsea
Mikel Arteta had promised that Arsenal would not give up on their title dream easily and, although they remain 12 points behind the champions-elect Liverpool after one of the most comfortable 1-0 win you will see, there remains hope in this part of north London.
Mikel Merino’s first-half goal from a corner – Arsenal’s 11th of the season but first since mid-January – proved enough to see off a toothless Chelsea side who looked badly short of inspiration without their talisman Cole Palmer and secure a first win in four league games.
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